Ballard County is plagued with high rates of diabetes, obesity, childhood obesity, and other nutrition and physical activity related disorders. Ballard County Cooperative Extension Service teamed with Ballard County Elementary School to target second grades for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Extravaganza. SNAP-Ed is targeted to Food Benefit Program recipients to help them make healthier choices on a limited budget and choose a more active lifestyle. Ninety-eight students participated in a 5-day training program, which followed food from the farmer’s field to the dinner plate. Agents presented lessons on the food pyramid, and importance of being physically active. In a post survey 90% of the students made healthier food choices and increased physical activity.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Accessing Nutritious Food in Ballard County
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